Consider replacing your artificial sweeteners with natural sweeteners like 100 %
pure stevia extract, raw honey, raw sugar or agave; these ingredients of nature also contain some basic nutrients.
I do okay with Kool - Aid made with half cup sugar and half teaspoon
pure stevia extract (powder form)(not Truvia with those - tol sweeteners added).
So I'm using alternative sweeteners, specifically non-GMO erythritol and
pure stevia extract powder and liquid, to enjoy my treats.
Unlike chemical sweeteners, NOW ® BetterStevia ® contains
pure Stevia extract.
pure stevia extract powder (or 3 full drops liquid - not the packets as they have additives that weaken the flavor) * See below for subs
I use NuNaturals brand
pure stevia extract in most of my recipes, but I realize that most people don't buy this form and many people don't actually enjoy it like I do.
(a tiny dash) of NuNaturals
Pure Stevia Extract, or you can use 2 packets or 1 full drop of liquid stevia
(a tiny dash) of
pure stevia extract or 1 tbsp.
Basic ingredients: 1/3 cup fresh squeezed orange or tangerine juice (see variations below) 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin or 3/4 teaspooon agar agar powder (not the flakes) 3 tablespoons honey; additional 1 to 2 tablespoons as needed 1/4 teaspoon
pure stevia extract powder * or clear stevia extract liquid; additional 1/4 teaspoon as needed (Nu Naturals or Wisdom Natural Brands) 1/8 teaspoon finely ground, unrefined sea salt (Celtic, Redmond Real Salt, or Himalayan Sea Salt) 2 large or 3 medium - size ripe mangoes 2 cups unsweetened, preservative - free coconut milk (regular, not lite) 1 tablespoon coconut rum or dark rum, optional
Simply adding raw cacao powder to your daily routine — in your smoothie, coffee, or alone in some water (perhaps with
some pure stevia extract for sweetness)-- is also a great way to up your flavanol intake without any extra sugar or other ingredients.
Pure stevia extract does not contain any calories.)
Substitute these beverages with unrefined sugars or natural sugar substitutes like
pure stevia extract.
I personally started making my own almond milk - using 1 cup of raw almonds (pre soaked), blended with 3 cups of water, a touch of salt, 1 tsp vanilla extract, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a few drops of
pure stevia extract (or 1 date).
Unlike chemical sweeteners, BetterStevia ® is
a pure stevia extract and is easily utilized by the body and metabolized in the same way nutrients are.
Next add 1/4 teaspoon
pure stevia extract powder (a brand with nothing added to it, no starch or fillers).
pure stevia extract powder (or 3 full drops liquid - not the packets as they have additives that weaken the flavor) * See below for subs
I use
a pure stevia extract, no fillers or other additives.
If you use this option, be sure to add a pinch of
pure stevia extract to the pie mixture ingredients to add sweetness without sugar.
If you choose to buy it, we'd say to make sure it's pure organic green stevia powder or
pure stevia extract.
(a tiny dash) of NuNaturals
Pure Stevia Extract, or you can use 2 packets or 1 full drop of liquid stevia
Any time I add
pure stevia extract to anything, it's all I can taste, and that flavor lingers in my mouth for hours in an unpleasant way.
FYI, I've modified my recipe since first writing this: Can no longer get
the purest Stevia extract, so I double up on the Stevia and add a heaping tbsp.
Not exact matches
I only made a few slight changes to the recipe: added a splash of vanilla
extract, used a tablespoon of
pure maple syrup instead of the
stevia, and substituted 1/2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice for the cloves.
Contains No Trans Fatty Acids Ingredients:
Pure Distilled Water, Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, & Organic
Stevia Extract
1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond or soy milk 1 TB cocoa powder 1/2 tsp coconut sugar 1 packet
Stevia or 1 tsp brown or white sugar 1/8 tsp ground ginger 1/16 tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp
pure vanilla
extract 1/2 tsp blackstrap molasses *
If you do choose to use
stevia, opt for
pure stevia plant
extract as opposed to products that contain other additives and colorings (like TruVia & PureVia).
I want to get the calories down for weight loss though so my updated recipe is: 6 oz brewed organic coffee cold, 6 oz unsweetened almond milk, 1 scoop organic plant based protein powder, 1 tsp
pure vanilla
extract, 1 tbs organic cocoa, 1 egg yolk,
stevia to taste, and contents of 2 probiotic capsules.
1/3 cup almond flour 1 banana 1/8 cup almond butter or sunbutter 3 fresh eggs, hormone free, omega 3 1/2 teaspoon
pure stevia powder (if you can have unrefined sugars, you could substitute with 2 tablespoons coconut sugar) 1 teaspoon
pure vanilla
extract coconut oil — use for frying in skillet and instead of butter to serve raw honey — instead of syrup raw pecans — shelled
1 1/2 cups all - purpose gluten - free flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 cup raw cane or coconut palm sugar 1/2 cup powdered
stevia (or same as above) 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 3/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce 1/2 cup hot water 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 1 tablespoon
pure vanilla
extract dark chocolate chips for the eyes (optional)
1 cup organic brown rice, raw 5 cups water (filtered) 3/4 cup
pure coconut milk 2 teaspoons
pure organic vanilla
extract 1 tablespoon ground organic cinnamon 1 teaspoon raw organic
stevia leaf powder, or 1/2 cup raw honey)
raw almonds — 1 cup filtered water — 4 cups
stevia powder — a pinch — optional
pure vanilla
extract — 1/2 teaspoon — optional
1 1/3 cups coconut oil 1 cup coconut sugar 2 1/2 cups tapioca starch (flour) 2 cups almond flour 1/2 cup coconut flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon sea salt 4 hormone - free omega 3 eggs 2 teaspoons liquid
stevia (or
stevia leaf) 1 teaspoon
pure vanilla
extract
1/2 Cup Unsweet Applesauce 1 Cup Unsweet Almond / Coconut Milk blend (any milk of choice) 3 Egg Whites 2 Whole Eggs 2 tsp
Pure Vanilla
Extract 20ish Drops of Liquid
Stevia (you can add 1/2 cup dry sweetener or 3 TB of sweetener of choice or a mashed banana)
At this point, add a few drop of vanilla
extract and
pure stevia, a natural sweeter from a plant with 0 glycemic index, will give a Dr. Pepper taste drink.
I like to use fruits or a natural sweetener called
stevia (in its
pure extract form) in moderation.
Strawberry Sauce: 1/3 cup Frozen Strawberries (or Fresh) 1 Tablespoon Almond Milk 1/2 teaspoon
Pure Vanilla
Extract Stevia to taste (I used 4 - 5 drops)
Filling: 1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds 4 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil 2 Tablespoons Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk 3 Tablespoons Unsweetened Applesauce 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Pure Vanilla
Extract 1/4 teaspoon Liquid
Stevia 2/3 cup Oat Flour
1 Large Ripe Avocado 1/3 cup Natural Creamy Peanut Butter 1/3 cup Agave 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder 1/4 cup Almond Milk 1 teaspoon
Pure Vanilla
Extract Dash of Pink Salt Optional: Liquid
Stevia to taste
- Sweeteners: organic liquid
stevia extract (just like the protein powder, I always buy this online because it's MUCH cheaper... it's also all natural and non-GMO, not artificial) and
pure maple syrup.
-- In case you'd like more information about the products I mention in this post: Vanilla
Stevia — NuNaturals Nustevia Vanilla Alcohol Free
Stevia Glass Bottle Liquid, 2 - Ounce,
Pure Vanilla
Extract — Frontier Vanilla
Extract Fair Trade Certified, 4 - Ounce Bottle, Pumpkin Pie Spice — Frontier Pumpkin Pie Spice Salt - Free Blend, 1.92 - Ounce Bottle, Cinnamon — Simply Organic Cinnamon Ground Certified Organic, 2.45 - Ounce Container, Coconut Butter — Artisana 100 % Organic Raw Coconut Butter — 16 oz.
I would recommend using 1 +1 / 4 cups of pumpkin instead of 3/4 cup, and adding 1 - 2 tsp of cinnamon (to taste), 1/16 tsp salt, and ~ 1/2 -1 tsp of
stevia extract or ~ 1/3 cup of
pure maple syrup (again, to taste).
1/3 Cup Pumpkin Puree 2 Eggs 2 TB Ground Flax Seed 1 tsp
Pure Vanilla
Extract 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice 1/4 tsp Cinnamon 5 drops Vanilla
Stevia or 1 - 2 tsp (or more) of your sweetener of preference Sprinkle of Salt
3/4 cup Creamy Natural Peanut Butter 1/4 cup Maple Syrup 1/4 cup Almond Milk 2 teaspoons
Pure Vanilla
Extract 1/4 teaspoon Liquid
Stevia Extract 1/4 cup Vanilla Protein Powder 1/4 cup Oats (can use Gluten - Free) 3 Tablespoons Ground Flaxseed (or grind your own from whole flaxseed) 3 Tablespoons Barley Flour 1/8 teaspoon Cinnamon 1/3 cup Homemade White Chocolate Chunks or Chips
Whipped Cream: 1 1/2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream 2 teaspoons
Pure Vanilla
Extract 1 dash salt 2 Dashes
Stevia, to taste
Using
pure white
stevia extract (not the packets) is my personal preference since it does not alter the way baked goods rise or set.
pure white
stevia extract or 2 full drops of liquid alcohol - free
stevia.
pure white
stevia extract or 2 - 3 full drops of the liquid to start.
1 cup Almond Flour 1 cup Spelt Flour 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda 2 teaspoons
Pure Vanilla
Extract 5 Tablespoons
Pure Maple Syrup 1 Tablespoon Almond Milk about 12 Tablespoons Natural Peanut Butter 1/4 teaspoon Liquid
Stevia Generous 3/4 cup Chocolate Chips, melted
In a bowl, mix the oats, coconut flour, oat bran, flax, raisins, baking soda, ginger, cloves, cinnamon and
pure stevia powder (not
extract or powders with fillers).
3 cups Full - Fat Coconut Cream (about 3 cans, the thick white portion only), chilled 2/3 cup Coconut Sugar 1 1/2 Tablespoons Hershey's Dark Cocoa or Black Cocoa Powder 2 Tablespoons Arrowroot Powder 2 Tablespoons Gluten - Free Flour, or Flour of choice 2 teaspoons
Pure Vanilla
Extract 1 teaspoon Liquid
Stevia Extract